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Property purchase, land registry, title deeds, registration duties.

2MONTHS
Timeline to challenge illegal co-ownership decisions
1/3
Co-owner threshold to force syndic general meeting
6DOCUMENTS
Required to complete apartment purchase in Morocco
3YEARS
Prescription period for unpaid co-ownership charges

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I'm buying an apartment in Morocco

Learn what documents and legal requirements you need to complete a residential property purchase, from initial offers through final registration at the land office.

I have issues with my building's management

Understand your rights regarding general meetings, syndic accountability, and common area disputes in co-owned residential buildings.

My neighbors won't pay shared building costs

Discover how to pursue unpaid co-ownership charges and enforce collection through legal channels in Morocco.

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How to Recover Unpaid Co-ownership Charges?
The syndic can recover unpaid co-ownership charges via formal notice, order-for-payment procedure, and forced mortgage. Claims are time-barred after 5 years.
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Challenge Illegal Meeting Decisions? 2-Month Timeline
Challenge illegal general meeting decisions within 2 months of notification before the court of first instance where the co-ownership is located.
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How to Force Your Syndic to Call a General Meeting?
Request a general meeting with 1/3 of co-owners; if ignored, serve formal notice. After 8 days, any co-owner can convoke the meeting with 15 days' notice.
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What Documents Do You Need to Buy an Apartment in Morocco?
Get co-ownership regulations, architectural & topographical plans, and a debt discharge receipt from the syndic before signing the apartment purchase deed.
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Can a neighbor convert hallway to private space?
No. Converting a shared hallway to private space requires unanimous agreement from all co-owners and is prohibited for common areas like corridors and stairs.